*If there is a tie, those individuals who have tied will all get their own perks.

Here is what the winning teams get:

Canopy where all top fundraisers can hang out

Designated table & chairs

Snacks, drinks & goodies

Special event day bibs indicating your achievement

Deadline for individuals to get the rewards from above: Monday, June 18th, end of day Fundraising can always be done beyond this date for additional votes for your favorite nonprofit.

Every dollar raised helps Maine based nonprofits. Use these tips and aim high!

***The first 500 walkers, runners & cyclists who register will get a custom participation medal. The first 150 motorcyclists who register will get a custom pin.

Start now:
There’s no time like the present. And results show the sooner you start, the more you’ll raise.

Give to yourself:
You’ll set the example and kick-start your fundraising!

Know your networks:
Make a list of every person you know—friends, family, neighbors, acquaintances, and business associates. You have just created your donor list.

Aim high:
Set a goal that seems just out of reach. It will inspire you and the people you’re asking for support.

Set up your fundraising page to tell your story:
Participants who personalize and actively update their personal fundraising page can raise on average 2 to 3 times more. Start by setting up your team page here: https://grouprev.com/bangorareachallengeforcharities.

Ask far and wide!:
Many think the initial ask can be difficult, but it’s easier if you tell everyone WHY you are doing what you are doing. The excitement is contagious and your story will inspire others. Your commitment and passion will be the reason they choose to give you a pledge! Remember, you aren’t asking them to give YOU a donation, you’re giving them an opportunity to make a difference.

Share your progress online and get social & creative:
Email and post on social media your progress towards your goal.

Have fun:
We’re all serious about our favorite charity, but Bangor Area Challenge for Charities is also about having fun in the process. The combination of having fun and having a huge impact on our community will have a huge impact on you.

Want to take fundraising offline?:
You’ll probably find this form helpful. Just keep in mind that unless you mail your donations well in advance of event day, they can only be tallied on event day and won’t go towards earning perks.

Printable Participant Pledge Form for Fundraising:

FAQ

Where does the money go?

The money you raise will go towards Maine based nonprofits. Those nonprofits who get at least 50 votes will automatically receive $500. Then there are 5 large cash prizes for those nonprofits who get the most votes (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th place for amount of votes received).

How much money should I raise?

Bangor Area Challenge for Charities participants should aim for a goal of $150 each (registration plus additional fundraising). The more you raise, the bigger your impact. Also, you will have the chance to win some of the perks if you raise the most!

How do I access my personal fundraising page?

Those who register for the event will be prompted to setup their own individual fundraising pages. However, this can be done outside of the registration process as well, by going to this link: https://grouprev.com/bangorareachallengeforcharities/signup. Emails are for accessing the page will be sent to your registered email address.

You will find all fundraising pages here: https://grouprev.com/bangorareachallengeforcharities

How do I create a personal fundraising page?

Those who register for the event will be prompted to setup their own individual fundraising pages. However, this can be done outside of the registration process as well, by going to this link: https://grouprev.com/bangorareachallengeforcharities/signup. Emails are for accessing the page will be sent to your registered email address.

You will find all fundraising pages here: https://grouprev.com/bangorareachallengeforcharities

How do I submit the donations that I receive?

You’ll want to record these donations on your personal fundraising page or on a printed fundraising form. Deadline to mail donations is no later than Friday, June 15th. You may also drop these donations off at the swag bag (packet pickup) days or on event day at the registration desk.

Mail your checks (made out to the Rotary Club of Bangor Breakfast) with a completed pledge form to:

Please be sure to write the participant’s name on the memo line of each check (e.g., “John Smith, Bangor”).

What if a donor wrote a check out to the team or my name?

If you receive a check payable to your team, simply write “Rotary Club of Bangor Breakfast” above the team name entry. If the check is made out to you, please endorse the check payable to the Rotary Club of Bangor Breakfast.. Please be sure to write the participant’s name on the memo line of each check (e.g., “John Smith, Bangor).

How do I apply the donations I receive toward my fundraising goal?

If you did not record your offline donations, when we receive and process your donations, they are added to your fundraising total. Credit card donations made online onto your personal fundraising page are automatically added to your goal.

What if I want to fundraise but I can’t participate on event day?

You can be a Virtual Participant! Although you may not be walking, running, biking, or riding, your fundraising efforts will afford you the same voting incentive as all the other participants.

When is the money due?

The last deadline for donations are due on the event day Saturday, June 30th.

The last day to mail in pledges and have them count towards your fundraising is June 15th, 2018. Please note that online gifts are reflected in your fundraising total immediately. You can also submit your fundraising sheets and money the day of the event.

What happens if I register but do not raise the minimum fundraising goal by June 29th?

You still get to participate! The fundraising goal is just that, a goal! We hope everyone achieves it and more to help their favorite nonprofit, but not achieving the level you anticipated shouldn’t prevent you from having fun on event day.